John Siachitema RN, MSN. APRN FNP-C. Family Nurse Practitioner.

**** ********* ****. *******. ** 75089

adhbrd@r.postjobfree.com

214-***-****

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am applying for the Nurse Practitioner at WellMed - Texas (Job Number: 891031. I am currently working as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Wellmed clinic at Portland in Texas, giving compassionate, cost effective care to a variety of patients including Medicare/Medicaid acute and chronic behavioral and medical patients.

I am an American Academy of Nurse Practitioners certified Family Nurse Practitioner with DEA and Prescriptive Authority working full time and I see around 14 patients per day. My best contact number is 214-***-****. The best time to reach me is 12pm CST. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

John Charles Siachitema RN, MSN. APRN FNP-C. Family Nurse Practitioner.

QUALIFICATIONS

Dedicated quality care Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 13 years of nursing experience providing evidence based care as a Mid- Level Provider, Health Advisor/Coach, Telephonic Educator, Critical Care ICU nurse, Hemodialysis nurse, Medical Surgical RN, Home health nurse, Tele Health nurse and Case Manager.

Wellmed Clinic at Portland

December 2019 – present

Work 40 hours per week

ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER, Outpatient Nurse Practitioner, Wellmed, Portland, TX. 2413 Memorial Parkway Portland Texas. Phone. 361-***-****

Work in a collaborative team to provide a comprehensive, coordinated model of care to a mostly Medicare-aged population providing acute and chronic care.

Diagnose and treat diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, COPD and hypothyroidism.

Order and interpret laboratory diagnostic tests, x-rays and EKG’s.

Prescribe medications and other modalities o treat above conditions.

Counsel patients on various conditions and provide education of disease processes.

Health promotion, wellness, disease prevention, health maintenance, coaching, advance directives and patient/family education.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER, Parkland Health & Hospital System, Garland, Texas. Address: 802 Hopkins St, Garland, TX 75040. Phone: 214-***-**** July 9th 2018 to July 9th 2019.

Episodic care including: chest pain, cough, sore throat, allergic rhinitis, acute back pain, rash Jly urinary tract infections, multiple joint pain, herpes, otitis media, otalgia, dysuria, vaginal itching, vaginal discharge, athletes foot, sinusitis, diarrhea, constipation, and headaches.

Extended episodic Care including: Gastroesophageal disease, urinary tract infection, upper respiratory infection, H Pylori infection, acne vulgaris, candidiasis, onychomycosis, peripheral edema, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, shoulder pain, neck pain, arthritis,

Chronic condition education and management including: hypertension, diabetes, congestive heart failure, hyperlipidemia, metabolic syndrome, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, depression, anxiety, Bipolar, tobacco abuse, obesity, osteoporosis, chronic kidney disease, hepatitis C, asthma and COPD.

Minimum of 50 In basket messages to respond to that include x-ray results, abnormal labs, interpretation of MRI’s, CT scans, Mammograms, pap smears, EKG;s, sleep studies, and A1C’s.

Ordering and management of labs. Including: BMP, CBC, Lipids, CMP, A1C, BUN, liver Function tests and Creatinine with e-GFR, TSH, UA, Vitamin D, Hematology, Blood chemistry, PSA. Also Rheumatology, cardiology, pulmonary, renal, endocrinology lab work up before referral is done. .

Prescribing and dispensing of medications including local and outside pharmacies.

Ordering, performing and overseeing collection of lab specimens and diagnostic tests such as: wet-preps, vaginal examinations, gonorrhea/chlamydia, influenza, streptococcus, pap smears, TB t spot, PPD skin tests, colon cancer screening with Occult stool test, Hepatitis C screening, breast cancer screening, remote imaging for retinopathy, chest x-rays, MRI, Ultrasound, CT scan, Echocardiogram, Venous Doppler, Mammogram and vaginal examinations.

Ordering and administration of immunizations such as: Varicella, Tetanus, Tetanus Diphtheria, influenza, Pneumonia and HPV.

Supervision and direction of LVN’s, MA’s and RN’s using interpersonal communication skills

Use of electronic medical record such as: EPIC, HEV, One Guide, ICMS, Milliman, OneView, Finesse, In View and Health-E-View.

Referrals to Dermatology, Cardiology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Ophthalmology, Needle guided biopsy, Pulmonary clinic, Asthma clinic, ENT, Allergy clinic, Rheumatology clinic, GI/Liver clinic, GI/Liver Oncology, Renal clinic, Urology clinic, Anticoagulation clinic, Podiatry, Diabetes clinic, diabetes class, Gynecological women’s Health clinic, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery clinic, Ortho clinic, Spine clinic, HIV clinic, Varicose veins clinic, Pap smears, Breast cancer examinations, Domestic violence, Behavioral Health, Social worker.

CASE MANAGER SPECIALIST, Cigna Corporation, 1640 Dallas Pkwy, Plano, Texas, 75093. Phone: 972-***-**** September 2015 – June 2018

Telephonic preventative and wellness education to members with conditions such as diabetes, tobacco abuse, and hypertension, low back pain, coronary artery disease, asthma, osteoarthritis, depression, anxiety, bipolar and weight management.

Coaching one on one and referral for tobacco cessation, diet and lifestyle modification. https://uhg.taleo.net/careersection/careersection/candidateacquisition/flow.jsf

Biometric screening and health wellness education and coaching to clients and their families.

Conduct telephonic pre-operative and post-operative education on patients undergoing surgery.

Communication with member’s PCP about worsening health conditions, medication side effects and non-compliance.

Identify patient’s needs such as home health, physical therapy, occupational therapy, intravenous antibiotic infusion and DME.

Identify patients in emergency situations or those that are deteriorating in their conditions.

Initiate Case Management to patients with complex health problems such as those with uncontrolled diabetes, worsening COPD, Hypothyroidism, CHF or oncology conditions.

Observe HIPPA and educate patients on disease states, and how medication works.

Worked 40 hours per week.

TELEMETRY & MEDICAL/SURGICAL Nursing, Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake, 9440 Poppy Drive, Texas, 75218. Phone: 214-***-**** August 2004 –September 2015

Provided care to post-operative cholecystectomy, appendectomy, gastric bypass and gall bladder resection patients

Float pool to medical/surgical orthopedic and GI floor

Manage up to 6 telemetry monitored cardiac patients with various problems such as atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, chest pain, pace-makers, CABG and cardiac catheterizations.

Worked 40 hours per week

ICU RN. Methodist Healthcare System, Dallas. 1441 N Berkley Ave, Texas. 75203. Phone: 214-***-**** Ext 73399………September 2008- September 2009

Worked independently and monitored and cared for 2-3 critical care ventilator patients within the CCU.

Provided care to renal failure, CABG, congestive heart failure, pneumonia, GI Bleeding and sepsis patients.

Provided independent care to post heart transplant patients

DIALYSIS NURSE. Fresenius Kidney Care Walnut Hill. 9840 N Central Expressway Suite 340. Dallas. TX. Phone: 800-***-**** August 2006 – August 2007

Provide patient and family education on fluid control, phosphorous/calcium balance, potassium and protein foods.

Provide patient and family teaching regarding; arterial-venous grafts and fistulas, venous catheter care and possible complications.

Dialyzed and monitored patients undergoing hemodialysis.

Maintained safety and continuous monitoring of dialysis machines.

CERTIFICATIONS

Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support Certified.

I am a registered member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

I am a certified member of the American Nurses Association.

CREDENTIALS/LICENSURE

DEA and Prescriptive Authority licensed Advance Practice by the Texas Board of Nurses. .

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner at University of Texas in Arlington, Texas.

I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in nursing Cum Laude at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. Texas. 2012 -2013

I graduated with an Associate Degree in Nursing, at El Centro College, Dallas, Texas. 2000 -2004

I completed a Diploma in Machine Shop Engineering Apprenticeship at Metal Box Central Africa. 1987 to 1991

ACCOMPLISHMENTS/AWARDS

Bachelor of Science in Nursing cum Laude, Texas Tech University School of Health Sciences, 2013.

Dean’s Honor Roll Fall, 2013 Texas Tech University School of Health Sciences

Dean’s Honor Roll Summer, 2013, Texas Tech University School of Health Sciences.

Care of Critically ill Patients Needing Continuous Veno-Venous Hemodialysis CVVHD), Methodist Health System (2008).

Cardiovascular Essentials Certificate, Baylor Health Care System, (2004).

President’s Honor Roll, 2004 El Centro College, Dallas, Texas.

Vice President’s Honor, Roll 2003, El Centro College, Dallas, Texas.

Who’s who among Students in American Junior Colleges, 2003-2004

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

I am a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS MEMBERSHIP

Lily’s Flame Foundation for assistance of underprivileged members of society.

POSTERS DELIVERED

I delivered the Contingency model power point presentation on effective leadership and leadership style to my peers in the Health Care Management class in 2015.

RESEARCH

In 2014, in my research class, I designed a research method which looks at how adherence to Hepatitis C drugs PEGylated Interferon Alfa and Ribavirin influence patient outcomes.

PUBLICATIONS

I anticipate publishing articles on Ebola virus effects on communities in Africa when I complete my research.

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

References upon request

1.Amber Samuels RN, BSN, Supervisor, Cigna corporation: ***-**-****

2.Rebecca Use, Supervisor Cigna: 214-***-****

3.Dr. Phyllis Adams, Faculty, University of Texas at Arlington : 214-***-****

4.Cathy Lux DNP, Supervisor, Parkland Health and Hospital System: 214-***-**** (may not call)

PROFESSIONAL GOAL

I am a soccer player, health and wellness customer focused provider, dedicated to holistic quality care, by working collaboratively in a professional environment.

I am a self-motivated professional, working well independently and under pressure with a commitment to providing high quality preventative, primary care, acute episodic treatments, screenings and chronic disease and wellness coaching

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